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20/11/2015

BBC iPlayer Unveils Bespoke Programme

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The BBC has revealed a new programme bespoke for BBC iPlayer.

Available to view from today, Friday 20 November, the one-off programme – Roller Derby: Skate Fast, Hit Hard – looks at Europe's fastest-growing female sport.

The 1x20' documentary follows two skaters – Kiki Kapow and Barbarsim – as their teams, Rainy City Roller Girls and the North Cheshire Victory Rollers, prepare to play each other for the first time at the Thunderdome, Oldham, which is Europe's only dedicated skate venue. The show will look at the sport, the training involved as well as the determination of the women as Roller Derby is played at its highest level.

Helen Richmond, Director, said: "I feel really passionate about equality, empowerment and people having their voices heard, and I found this within the Roller Derby community. It's a unique sport for many reasons but especially for being female-driven and -dominated. It continues to mature and grow as a sport and I wanted everyone to see how amazing the people are who play it."

Sharon Fuller, Project Lead for the BBC's Get Inspired, added: "Get Inspired is always looking for fun and different ways for people to get active and that is why we love Roller Derby. It is an inclusive community that welcomes all shapes, all abilities and ages."

Roller Derby: Skate Fast, Hit Hard can be viewed via the BBC iPlayer here.

www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre

(JP)
VMI.TV Ltd

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